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How to Perform a Vitamin E Oil Face Treatment

As you grow older, your body ages including the largest organ of your body,the skin. While there are many medical procedures such as Botox and face lifts, you may be concerned with the health risks that come with them. Additionally, they can be detrimental to your wallet.

Fortunately, there are many natural and non-invasive ways to prevent facial wrinkles, fine lines, and other signs of skin aging. This article will explain the process of using vitamin E oil on your face in detail. Vitamin E (which is an antioxidant) can help prevent skin damage by killing free radicals.

Steps

Obtain a bottle of vitamin E oil, or a few capsules.Begin by procuring a bottle of vitamin E oil. You can also use capsules—just poke them open and squeeze the oil out.

Get the bottle/capsules with the higher IU (international units) number, as it is more effective. For example, 56,000 IU vitamin E than a 30,000 IU product.

Ensure your face is clean and dry.Wash and dry your face. The oil will be less effective if there's a bunch of gunk on your skin since the oil won't be able to penetrate your entire face. Also, a wet face will block the oil. Make sure to remove any makeup you might have on.

Pull/tie back any long hair, especially if it touches your face.You don't want your hair to be in the way. To do this, you can use a hair tie or use a hair clip.

Apply the oil onto your face.You can massage the oil into your face. Leave it on for about 15 minutes before proceeding.

You may leave it on longer if you wish.

Since vitamin E oil can be thick and sticky, you may want to use a brush or tissue instead to apply it.

Rinse the oil off your face.Use water to get the oil off of your face. If it doesn't come off, you can use a gentle cleanser.

Dry your face.You can use a clean towel or cloth—just replace it often (like once every few uses) to prevent bacterial build-up.(like once every few uses).

Always hang-dry the towel or cloth in a well-ventilated area to prevent bacterial buildup.

Be gentle. Use a soft towel and pat dry your face to prevent skin irritation.

Apply toner (optional).Toners contain astringents, which are generally alcohol-based, tighten the skin and pores and remove excess oil.They also remove any dirt that you missed when cleansing. Try not to use a toner with too much alcohol, as this can be very harsh and drying to your face.

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Would using this for black spots have any side effects?

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None, unless you have very sensitive skin in which case the oil might irritate it or cause your pores to clog up.

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How many times should this treatment be applied?

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It's completely up to you, there's nothing harmful in Vitamin E, use it as frequently as you want.

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Can I go to bed with vitamin E oil on my face?

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Yes, but it will be sticky.

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Can I use these methods on my body as well?

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Absolutely! You can use vitamin E oil all over your body, not just your face.

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Can I leave Vitamin E oil on my face for a few hours?

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Yes, you can leave it on for as long as you like.

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Can I put vitamin E oil on a post surgery scar?

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Yes. Vitamin E oil can help scars get a little smaller and be less noticeable.

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Why does it feel like my skin still has oil on it after washing it off?

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That's normal. Since the oil is so thick, it can be difficult to wash it off completely. It will soak into your skin soon though.

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Can this be applied to dry skin?

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Yes, this is great for dry skin as it has moisturizing agents and you can apply it with rose water and glycerine for smooth skin.

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How long do I need to take vitamin E to get results?

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It depends on how big the scar is, but typically a few months.

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Can I mix vitamin E with coconut oil and use it on my face?

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Coconut oil can clog pores on the face, causing pimples. Choose a better carrier oil, like Moroccan argan oil, or just add drops of vitamin E into a daily moisturizer. As a body moisturizer, coconut oil and vitamin E would work.

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Will a vitamin E oil face treatment help with hyperpigmentation?

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Warnings

Make sure you do not have an allergic reaction when Vitamin E oil is applied to your face (itchiness, irritation, inflammation, etc.). If you experience one or more of the symptoms, discontinue the use of Vitamin E Oil.

Avoid consuming the oil. Ingesting over 1500 IU of vitamin E in a day is unhealthy and can be dangerous. Keep in mind that this is the upper limit for people over the age of 18.